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Microsoft announces US$10B AI investment plan in Japan (MSFT:NASDAQ)

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Microsoft announces US$10B AI investment plan in Japan (MSFT:NASDAQ)

Microsoft will invest about $10B (¥1.6 trillion) over the next four years to develop cloud and AI infrastructure in Japan, building on a prior $2.9B investment announced in April 2024. The capital commitment expands Microsoft’s hyperscale cloud presence in Japan and supports increased capacity for AI workloads, strengthening its competitive position in the region and benefiting local partners and data-center supply chains.

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Microsoft will invest about $10B (¥1.6 trillion) over the next four years to develop cloud and AI infrastructure in Japan, building on a prior $2.9B investment announced in April 2024. The capital commitment expands Microsoft’s hyperscale cloud presence in Japan and supports increased capacity for AI workloads, strengthening its competitive position in the region and benefiting local partners and data-center supply chains.

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